5. A man who flatters his neighborspreads a net for his feet.
6. In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare,but the righteous sing and rejoice.
7. The righteous considers the cause of the poor,but the wicked regards not to know it.
8. Scornful men bring a city into a snare,but wise men turn away wrath.
9. If a wise man contends with a foolish man,whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
10. The bloodthirsty hate the upright,but the just seek his soul.
11. A fool utters all his mind,but a wise man keeps it in until afterwards.
12. If a ruler listens to lies,all his servants are wicked.
13. The poor and the deceitful man have this in common:The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
14. The king who faithfully judges the poor,his throne will be established forever.
15. The rod and reproof give wisdom,but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame.
16. When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases;but the righteous will see their fall.
17. Correct your son, and he will give you rest;yes, he will give delight to your soul.
18. Where there is no vision, the people perish;but happy is he who keeps the teaching.
19. A servant will not be corrected by words,for though he understands he will not answer.
20. Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21. He who delicately brings up his servant from a childwill have him as a son in the end.
22. An angry man stirs up strife,and a furious man abounds in transgression.
23. A man’s pride will bring him low,but honor will uphold the humble in spirit.
24. Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul;he hears the oath but tells nothing.
25. The fear of man brings a snare,but whoever puts his trust in the Lord will be safe.